5 Questions
What is the average pressure in the arteries expressed as systolic/diastolic?
Mean arterial pressure (MAP)
During which phase does ventricular ejection occur?
Ventricular systole
What is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure?
Pulse pressure
What is the pressure generated during ventricular contraction?
Systolic pressure
What is the structure responsible for preventing backflow of blood from the aorta and pulmonary artery into the ventricles?
Aortic and pulmonary valves
Test your knowledge of exercise physiology with this quiz covering circulatory responses to exercise, the structure and function of the cardiovascular system, the cardiac cycle, ECG basics, and the regulation of mean arterial pressure during exercise. See how well you understand the differences between myocardium and skeletal muscle, determinants of stroke volume, and the exercise pressor reflex.
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